Consider for a moment the myriad of games and toys in your favorite toy store – most of those toys are packaged within a box that someone has to design, and that someone might as well be you!
This toy package project is for a toy character that you create, based off a DIY character design known as… The Munny!
The Ultimate Munny Project!
The Munny is a “do-it yourself” sculpture created by kid robot, which acts as a sculptural template upon which you can paint, sculpt, draw, or do just about anything too!
Your mission is the create a Munny character first, then create the package for the character. You can create characters in the “Munny-style” based on movie, comic books or anime characters and books, you could even create your very own characters.
3D challenge
After creating the sketch of your Munny character, use some model magic and create your character as a 3D model! Then create a package design for the 3D figure!
Process(Plan, Refine your Idea, Execute the Design!)
Come up with a Theme for your toy character
Create three sketch ideas for your toy – what about accessories for the toy?
Draw one clean image for your final idea, and scan into Photoshop
(or create a 3D version using Model Magic)
Clean the drawing up in PS, then create using Photoshop and Illustrator
Project One: The Munny Illustration
Using the Munny Character Template, create an illustration of a Munny of your choice. Sketch your ideas first – know where you are going with your design!
Consider minimizing your color scheme to 3 colors – where would those colors be on your character?
Using the Munny Package Template, create a package design for the Munny you created. Remember, the package is for YOUR MUNNY, not the generic Munny package (although you can use that as inspiration).
The Munny package design comes in two parts: The Outside Box & The Inside Sleeve (two pages of one PDF)
We will discuss the format in class
Specifications: Your design should include images of the toy character and visuals that support the tone of the character. Create a design that illustrates immense fun and excitement someone would have in owning the toy!
In addition, the package design must include the following:
Front The Name of the Toy Text that reveals the tone/attitude of the toy
Back Synposis of the toy/character
Sides Accessories inside Other toy characters or accessories available
Top (window is optional) Toy Name
Bottom Toy Name UPC code Kid-Robot logo
Objectives(Students will learn)
Combining Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Complex Package Design with inner sleeve and windows
Designing with a Theme and Character
Using Adobe Illustrator Live Trace, Live Paint and Brush tool functions
Gradient Mesh, Blend tool and the Warp tools
Illustrating with a Theme
Creating a color and design theme across multiple formats
Process
Collect images that correspond with the illustrated Munny character
Sketch out three ideas for a design layout
Consider fonts and color schemes for the design
Use Adobe Illustrator to create a title design for the name of the toy
Use Adobe Photoshop to create the entire design. Place the title design as a smart object
Links
Go to google (or Bing) and type in “Munny examples” to see great examples
Toy Package Design
Consider for a moment the myriad of games and toys in your favorite toy store – most of those toys are packaged within a box that someone has to design, and that someone might as well be you!This toy package project is for a toy character that you create,
based off a DIY character design known as… The Munny!
The Ultimate Munny Project!
The Munny is a “do-it yourself” sculpture created by kid robot, which acts as a sculptural template upon which you can paint, sculpt, draw, or do just about anything too!Your mission is the create a Munny character first, then create the package for the character. You can create characters in the “Munny-style” based on movie, comic books or anime characters and books, you could even create your very own characters.
3D challenge
After creating the sketch of your Munny character, use some model magic and create your character as a 3D model! Then create a package design for the 3D figure!Process (Plan, Refine your Idea, Execute the Design!)
Project One: The Munny Illustration
Using the Munny Character Template, create an illustration of a Munny of your choice.Sketch your ideas first – know where you are going with your design!
Consider minimizing your color scheme to 3 colors – where would those colors be on your character?
Munny Character Template:
Project Two: The Munny Package Design
Using the Munny Package Template, create a package design for the Munny you created. Remember, the package is for YOUR MUNNY, not the generic Munny package (although you can use that as inspiration).Munny Package Design Template:
The Munny package design comes in two parts:
The Outside Box & The Inside Sleeve (two pages of one PDF)
We will discuss the format in class
Specifications:
Your design should include images of the toy character and visuals that support the tone of the character. Create a design that illustrates immense fun and excitement someone would have in owning the toy!
In addition, the package design must include the following:
Front
The Name of the Toy
Text that reveals the tone/attitude of the toy
Back
Synposis of the toy/character
Sides
Accessories inside
Other toy characters or accessories available
Top (window is optional)
Toy Name
Bottom
Toy Name
UPC code
Kid-Robot logo
Objectives (Students will learn)
Process
Links
Go to google (or Bing) and type in “Munny examples” to see great examplesCheck out Kid Robots Munny website:
http://sites.kidrobot.com/munnyworld/
Check out the Keaney Munny Challenge!
http://keaneymunny.wikispaces.com/